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Midland, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79707

Midland County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

32,854
179/sq mi
$99,886
Median income
$389,400
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Midland pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
179
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79707 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79707 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 183.4 square miles in Midland, Midland County, Texas. The area is home to 32,854 residents, producing a population density of 179 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79707 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79707 sits at $99,886 (32% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $60,777. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $389,400 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $1,488 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79707 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Midland County, so you can benchmark 79707 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79707

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79707.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79707, Midland, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,854

Population

183.4

Area (sq mi)

179

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79707?

31.6

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 6.7%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$99,886

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$60,777

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79707 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$99,886 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,393

Total Housing Units

15,796

Occupied Units

597

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$389,400

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$1,488

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

356

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+256%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79707 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 300
2021 +1.8% 306
2022 +5.2% 322
2023 +1.9% 328
2024 +8.7% 356

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 969 business establishments in ZIP 79707, employing approximately 16,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,096,592,000.

969

Businesses

16,006

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 118 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 111 11.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 103 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 102 10.5%
Retail trade 84 8.7%
Construction 83 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 79 8.2%
Wholesale trade 44 4.5%
Finance and insurance 41 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 35 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.6%
Information 10 1.0%
Manufacturing 9 0.9%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 79707 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 79707 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 79707 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 79707 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
79703 Midland, TX 20,592 6.0 mi
79758 Gardendale, TX 2,197 7.4 mi
79701 Midland, TX 27,728 8.1 mi
79765 Odessa, TX 6,927 9.0 mi
79762 Odessa, TX 39,056 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Midland County

79705 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 33,536
79701 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 27,728
79703 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 20,592
79706 standard
Midland, TX
Pop: 19,571

Related Areas

Midland County Midland, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79707 in? ▼
ZIP code 79707 (Midland) is located in Midland County, Texas. Midland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/midland-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79707? ▼
ZIP code 79707 in Midland, TX has a population of 32,854 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79707? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 79707 is $99,886, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79707? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 79707 is $389,400, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79707? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 79707 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79707? ▼
ZIP code 79707 has 969 business establishments employing approximately 16,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79707? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79707 are: Health care and social assistance (118), Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (103). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79707? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79707 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79707? ▼
In ZIP code 79707, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79707? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79707 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79707? ▼
In ZIP code 79707, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79707? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79707 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Midland, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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